Darker than Black

PLOT:

Two spatial anomalies known has “Heaven’s Gate” and “Hell’s Gate” have opened up in South America and Tokyo. These gates have altered the sky, land, and have produced people who possess special abilities (Contractors). Each contractor has a fake star that reacts to their special powers and must “pay a price” when they use their power (they do so by enacting a strange ritualistic impulse – much like OCD). They are also often trained and used as assassins.

Hei is a psychic agent or contractor that works with Yin (his blin associate) works with an agency that is bent on unlocking the mysteries behind the gate in Tokyo (Hell’s Gate). What does it mean and what can it do?

Darker than Black is available as a anime and manga. The anime was released and produced by Aniplex and FUNimation received the license for the series and released one DVD. The four OVAs (Darker than Black: Gaiden) is set in between seasons one and two. The manga was illustrated by Nokiya and was serialized in Monthly Asuka.

CHARACTERS:

Hei is the main character who works for They Syndicate (a mysterious underground organization). He is an elite contractor but has another persona (Li Shenshun – a civilian and exchange student).

Yin is the main heroine who is also a member of Hei’s team. She is a “doll” (which is an emotionless spirit medium). Her powers allow her to track people who are in contact with water.

Mao is a contractor who is also a black cat. His power allows him to directly connect to a wireless network and can subdue any animal that he can possess (like a black cat, for instance).

Huang is the leader of Hei’s team. He’s very demanding of his team and openly hates working with Contractors and Dolls.

Misaki Kirihara is the section chief of foreigh affairs of the Public Security Bureau. She has a strong sense of right and wrong, justice, and a sharp intuition. She falls for Hei’s other persona, Li Shenshun.